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Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?

July 18, 2024 by Lynn Waldsmith, Michigan State University

The data literacy program introduces real STEM professionals through storytelling, helping students better relate to science and projects.

A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the…

CoSN Corner

Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

July 17, 2024 by John Parker, CoSN's Digital Equity Dashboard

Understanding mobile and broadband speeds is essential to ensure students have the necessary internet access for learning.

In today’s digital age, understanding mobile and broadband speeds is crucial for school administrators and educators to ensure students have access to adequate internet connectivity.

Newsline

Carousel Digital Signage Achieves TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification

July 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Carousel Digital Signage has achieved Level 1 Certification under the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP), ... Read more

SEL Trends

Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

July 1, 2024 by Elizabeth Bruce, Ori Learning

Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute greatly to creating a greater sense of belonging for students.

How do we begin to make progress toward reversing disturbing mental health trends? Rebuilding that sense of belonging students reported they lacked during the pandemic is one way.

District Management

These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism

June 28, 2024 by Laura Ascione

High schools and marginalized student groups continue to display higher chronic absenteeism rates, according to a new study.

School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.

College and Career Readiness

Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty

June 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Parents and educators need to help students and high school graduates focus on--and prepare for--life and a career after high school.

New survey data reveals a number of concerning trends among high school graduates, including uncertainty regarding post-graduation plans, a notable gap in career exposure, and disparities in post-high…

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ISTELive news: LEGO Education previews student engagement data

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

LEGO Education’s Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, previewed compelling and surprising data on the U.S. student disengagement crisis. ... Read more

CoSN Corner

Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves

June 26, 2024 by Chloe Sanducci, Project Unicorn at InnovateEDU

For a secure data infrastructure, the foundational pieces of data ecosystems must be in place: interoperability, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Implementing interoperability can bring information from edtech tools together to holistically contextualize student learning, allowing educators, schools, and districts to understand their students better and support their paths…

Innovation in Education

Future Schools—The Power of Connection

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Watch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program

June 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The FCC's cybersecurity pilot will explore how federal support can help schools and libraries bolster their networks against cyberattacks.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 6 adopted a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, which will allow the FCC to obtain and analyze…

AI in Education

Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

June 13, 2024 by Priten Shah, Contributing Writer

AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education--they have the potential to exacerbate existing bias.

As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it's worth reflecting on a simple experiment's role in dismantling the doctrine of…

Student Data Security

Top priorities for student image privacy

June 10, 2024 by Colin Anson, pixevety

The nation’s inaction on student image privacy policy in school districts puts students in danger and at risk.

Each year, US schools capture, and publish online, millions of images of students, many of which contain personally identifying information.

Student Well-Being

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.

One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.

Innovation Insights

How PD Can Save Education—Really!

June 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

As challenging as the current k-12 education landscape looks, many emerging tools and strategies are constantly coming to market to ... Read more

Classroom Learning

How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes

June 5, 2024 by Mariana Aguilar, GoGuardian

A Fitbit approach to student outcomes gives teachers access to data that will empower them to improve student outcomes.

For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health--their heart rate, for example, or their…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

May 30, 2024 by Vernier Staff

Probeware supports science learning by adding precision and furthering students’ investigation of natural phenomena.

Probeware can play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for students to make sense of phenomena in the ways envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Students with Special Needs

Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion

May 30, 2024 by Elizabeth Orme, Creatively Focused

Fostering collaboration between general and special education teams can create impactful systems for managing behavior and reaching equity.

Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.

Internet Connectivity

Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs

May 29, 2024 by Roger Sands, Wyebot

School Wi-Fi speeds and needs will vary, but networks can tell you what they need based on specific metrics and data.

There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough?

Newsline

SchoolStatus Applauds 2024 Model SARB Winners for Attendance Achievements

May 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, applauds its SchoolStatus Attend District Partners ... Read more

Newsline

Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection

May 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more

District Management

3 top priorities for K-12 administrators

May 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 administrators juggle challenges related to staff retention, student well-being, and cybersecurity readiness.

As K-12 administrators strive to improve operations and maximize outcomes, they are increasingly focused on growing human capital, supporting students holistically, and protecting essential district resources.

Innovation Insights

Crunch the numbers—The latest and greatest data on edtech

May 20, 2024May 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Alongside, a clinician-powered and AI-enabled mental health solution, recently announced its first annual Pulling Back the Curtain on Youth Mental ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…

School Data Management

3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes

May 7, 2024 by Keith Pomeroy, Upper Arlington Schools

A modern data solution gives educators immediate insights to make informed decisions that positively impact student success.

We continue to read headlines about how artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially increase labor productivity across the global economy, creating both time and informational efficiencies.

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

April 30, 2024 by Rita Mortenson, Verona Area High School

Educators can look to digital resources to spark students' curiosity and motivate them to engage with instruction.

Post-pandemic, educators in my district report that there has been a decline in student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark student’s curiosity so that…

College and Career Readiness

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

April 24, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school students have been stuck in limbo due to issues with the new FAFSA.

Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

April 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss./PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced the launch of SchoolStatus Boost, ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Using universal screening to improve student well-being

April 22, 2024 by Dr. Lisa Micou, Aperture Education

Student mental heal and student well-being were problems long before Covid--here's how we can continue nurturing it.

The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students--but student well-being is not a new phenomenon.

Harnessing the Power of AI: A Guide to Modernizing K-12 District Operations

July 31, 2024April 17, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Discover how AI revolutionizes district operations, streamlines communications, and empowers data-driven decision-making. Gain tips for optimizing inquiry management, what to ... Read more

AI in Education

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

April 17, 2024 by Katie Jesaitis, Martin Waymire

AI guidance for K-12 educators focuses on data compliance, ethical use requirements, and the challenges around disclosure for educators.

Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.

Live @ CoSN2024

Safety First

April 8, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more

District Management

How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth

April 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Data use and exceptional instruction are two critical factors in advancing student growth and achievement.

How can district leaders and educators support student growth and effectively use data, in real time, to truly inform instruction and ensure high achievement?

Student Data Security

It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data

April 8, 2024 by Laura Pollak, CoSN Student Data Privacy Committee

A culture of trust encourages and enables the smooth adoption of effective data protection, like those that require multiple steps.

Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Forgot your password? Yeah, that’s going to take some time to…

AI in Education

Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Dr. Alexandra Holter, Andrew Rummel & Holly Skadsem, Bloomington Public Schools

The journey toward integrating AI into K-12 education in an ethical way is a collaborative endeavor requiring engagement at all levels.

The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI. As a digital learning team,…

Teaching Trends

5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

April 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Today's educators are truly invested in students and in learning, doing whatever they can to engage students with innovative teaching.

Educators today face myriad challenges in their classrooms, including low student engagement, staffing issues, funding shortages, and gaps in opportunity and access.

Live @ CoSN2024

Raising Bids to Raise the Bar in Edtech

April 2, 2024March 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Crunch the Numbers: New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The Social Institute, whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media ... Read more

Featured on eSchool News

Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

March 20, 2024 by Stephen Noonoo

With ESSER funding expiring, districts need to align their edtech decisions with new budget realities and determine if tools meet their needs.

Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.

Innovation Insights

Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data

March 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored

Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization ... Read more

CoSN Corner

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Don Wolff

April 26, 2024March 6, 2024 by ESchool News Contributor

These IT Leader spotlights highlight how innovative edtech and IT leaders are influencing teaching and learning across the nation.

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.

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